GERAKAS beach in ALONISSOS

Gerakas bay has a beach which is not attractive and therefore not recommended. It is found in a deserted area at the northern outmost part of Alonnisos, around 23km away from Patitiri. There is the location of the Marine Research Station, whose aim is the study and protection of Mediterranean seals Monachus monachus. The station has unfortunately been closed for years probably due to insufficient funding.

In Gerakas there is some elementary jetty for small ships and is a secure harbour in cases of sudden bad weather. It is mainly used by local fishermen, and especially during the tuna fish season, being a safe location and adjacent to their fishing grounds of the deeper waters of Alonissos, towards Halkidiki.

It is definately a very different scenery compared to the rest of the island which is full of pine trees. It wild and deserted. However, along the way you will be able to enjoy some magnificent views. In this part of the island you will come across local people. The road is asphalted all the way and it is needless to say that you will not find a taverna, beach umbrellas etc.